As you might have heard,  3.0 version of WordPress might release in just
few days. I am writing this mail to inform you the following.

- We are committed to, and will provide all the update necessary to use
wordpress 3.0 with our themes.
- Beta version of wordpress 3.0 is available but there is no final version
yet. We will only be able to work on the theme updates once the 3.0 final
version is available for download.
- Once WordPress 3.0 is available, we will get started on theme updates
immediately and provide update the themes asap.
- Ofcourse, this updates will be provided free of cost.

If you are using templatic theme, we recommend you not to upgrade your
wordpress install to 3.0 unless you receive theme update email from us.
Most probably, you will hear from us within 2 days from the day WordPress
3.0 is available.

Thanks,
Bhavesh

visit: http://templatic.com

Described as a bug fix, it is tidying up a few minor issues.

Upgrade from your dashboard or click here.

More info on the official WordPress.org blog.

A list of the best corporate WordPress themes of 2009.

I have used the following criteria:

• Quality of theme
• Suitability for corporate/business websites
• Nothing too whacky (the boss probably won’t like it)
• Simple design
• Easy to edit / customisable
• Availability of tech support (sorry, this means no free themes)

Briefcase

Bright and vibrant theme from OBox.

Demo | Download – premium

Executive

Sharply styled and modern corporate WordPress theme.

Demo | Download – premium

Denova

A business theme from Themeshift.

Demo | Download – premium

Optimize

WooThemes business/portfolio theme.

Demo | Download – premium

Productum

Dark and modern business theme.

Demo | Download – premium

Impulse

Soft and stylish theme from WP Zoom.

Demo | Download – premium

Corporate Theme – StudioPress

Fully widgetized front page means you can drag and drop any content onto the front page easily.

Demo | Download – Premium

WP Remix

Comes with 50 page templates and a WYSIWSG page editor.

Demo | Download – Premium

Work-a-holic

Simple and stylish portfolio theme, great for media agencies.

Demo | Download – premium

Thesis

Thesis has been very widely used in 2009. Highly adaptable design.

Demo | Download – Premium

Awwww.

Well anyway, I always like to test to see which sites have released a statement that their themes are working and tested with the new version, in this case WordPress version 2.8.5.

As I find them I will add to the page.

Premium WordPress kings StudioPress are usually first off the mark but I haven’t seen an announcement yet.

WordPress 2.8.5

What’s new in WordPress 2.8.5

It seems WordPress 2.8.5 features various security improvements and tightenings.

For anyone worried about their security, in the recent blogpost on WordPress 2.8.5 there was a recommendation to use the WordPress Exploit Scanner plugin.

Classic premium magazine style WordPress themes.

Demo | Download – Premium

Minimal, clean, uncluttered and perfect for a variety of niches.

Features:

• Theme control panel
• 8 Different color styles (view)
• Magazine layout options for home page with category blocks (up to 6) of recent posts
• 2 or 3 column sidebar style
• WordPress 2.7+ threaded comments
• Featured content article glider
  • with on/off setting on control panel
• Gravatar enabled
• Banner ad manager
• Built-in post thumbnails
• Logo/header image integration option via options panel
• Dropdown on both sub-categories and sub-pages navigation menu
• Author page and author profile with Gravatar support
• Widgetized
• Basic SEO techniques integrated
• PSDs available for download via control panel

Demo | Download – Premium

Magazine WordPress Themes

This theme will be suitable for a variety of niches including:

online advertising, affiliate, news, security, engineering, nursing, law enforcement, fashion, media, corporate news, thrifty, make money online, SEO, PPC, legal, mobile, medical, sales, government, healthcare, education, hotel, insurance, entry level, environmental, federal, council, government

Premium quality celebrity WordPress theme.

Demo | Download – premium

Celebrity Press is a high quality celebrity wordpress theme.

Quick to set up and adsense ready.

Celebrity WordPress Themes

Celebrity Press is perfect for a variety of celebrity niches:

• Fashion
• Celebrity
• Holywood
• Bollywood
• Star Interviews
• Movie Reviews and Previews
• Celebrity Photos / Galleries
• Inside info

Streamline is a well designed WordPress theme suitable for various business niches.

Demo | Download – premium

Features

• Available in two colours (black/chrome and blue)
• Widget ready
• Threaded comments
• Featured Content Gallery

Business WordPress Themes

Good all-rounder theme. Suitable for a variety of business niches including:

• Corporate
• Software / Web Development / Coding
• Web Design
• Media
• Advertising / Marketing
• Portfolio
• Tech / Technology / Gadgets
• iPhone / iPhone App
• Mobile / Cell Phone
• Mobile Technology / Mobile Banking
• Motoring / Cars / Auto
• General business
• Startups

The Open House Real Estate WordPress Theme from Gorilla Themes comes in 5 different colours.

It is compatible with both US and European markets, and comes with Google Maps integration.

Demo | Download – premium

Features:

• US and European market compatible
• Full Google Maps Integration
• No Custom Fields needed
• PSD, Logo and Font included
• demo-content.xml included
• Single or Multiple Agents
• Individual Agents page with listings and bio
• Carousel Property Slider
• Unlimited dropdowns for category search
• Contact agent from property page
• Logo Uploader
• Easy Listings Management (Custom Script)
• Widget Ready
• Custom Plugins
• Photo Gallery (up to 12 images)
• Agent Photo Uploader
• IE6, IE7, Firefox and Safari compatible
• XHTML and CSS valid
• Extensive help and tutorial included
• Advertisement Banner Management
• Ad your Adsense or Image Link Code
• Turn all-or-individual banners on/off
• Image Auto Resizer (for thumbnails)
• Gravatar Support
• Financing Calculator
• Threaded comments

Real Estate WordPress Themes

Real Estate WordPress themes are custom designed premium quality themes for Real Estate / Property websites.

Perfect for real estate portfolio websites, real estate listings, property listings and turnkey real estate websites.

What features can theme developers and general WordPress users expect to see, and which will affect them?

I have made a brief list here of the ones I am looking forward to the most, and you can always view the features list here.

WordPress 2.8 Features

• Add CodePress syntax highlighting to Theme and Plugin editors
• Add Documentation(function) lookup to Theme and Plugin editors
• Improved Widget user interface
• Add description field for tags
• Improved database performance
• Use SimplePie for widget and dashboard feeds
• TinyMCE 3.2.3
• Allow other taxonomies (e.g. post categories) to be used with wp_tag_cloud (Changeset 10554)
• Autosave post/page when pressing Control/Command+S
• Refactor filters to avoid potential XSS attacks
• Add wp_trim_excerpt() filter
• Add a function to output a generic widget anywhere in a template
• Let plugins use screen layout columns
• Consolidate plugin/theme/core upgrade/install functions

The FREEmium WordPress Theme is a nice modern looking free premium wordpress theme released by FreebiesDock.com

Designed by Paul Kadysz and developed by Dariusz Siedlecki, it is a great looking free wordpress theme.

It would look great on urban, hip hop, music, pop, design, portfolio, design magazine, fonts, web tools, software, tech and various other styles.

Features:

• XHTML 1.0 Transitional
• jQuery menu
• quick submitting to web2.0 websites support
• flickrRSS plugin support
• threaded comments support
• feedBurner subscribe via email support
• a lot of advertising spots (125×125, 120×600, 300×250)
• 2 widget ready sidebars
• free for commercial & non-commercial use

Demo | Download